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Avatar for No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4990 Waterloo Rd
4.77(
400
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No-Frost Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC
4990 Waterloo Rd
4.77(
400
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
218 local quotes requested

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Eileen Bangs - Award winning. Additional Licensing Information: MD Master Gas Fitter 6631. Baltimore County License: JG9033. Howard County License: G-9018. Carroll County License: P00068G. Electrical Licensing - Howard County License: 390, Baltimore County License: 547. MHIC12699.

"My system was working fine before the technician arrived. Afterwards my system failed. I contacted this company based upon Angis List recommendations. The technician talked me out of the services I requested and left me with an non working system."

Adi G on August 2023

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Eileen Bangs - Award winning. Additional Licensing Information: MD Master Gas Fitter 6631. Baltimore County License: JG9033. Howard County License: G-9018. Carroll County License: P00068G. Electrical Licensing - Howard County License: 390, Baltimore County License: 547. MHIC12699.

"My system was working fine before the technician arrived. Afterwards my system failed. I contacted this company based upon Angis List recommendations. The technician talked me out of the services I requested and left me with an non working system."

Adi G on August 2023


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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6468 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025


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Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
4301 TEMORA MANOR LN
4.65(
20
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Buric Heating and Air Conditioning
4301 TEMORA MANOR LN
4.65(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
488 local quotes requested

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on Heating or AC system replacements!** With over 19 years of experience, Buric Heating and Air Conditioning is a full service residential heating and cooling company that has offered Ellicott City, MD and its surrounding areas with plenty of jobs well done. By offering straight forward pricing and free estimates on equipment installations or replacements, you can trust that they are the right HVAC professionals for you. Call today for your next appointment!

"They installed our AC system; that went fine. But several years later, when it needed repair. They came out and looked at the problem, and then ghosted me. They didn't return my multiple calls. When I finally got somebody else to come out to look at the problem, they told me that the warranty had just expired on the part that needed replacing. Putting 2 +2 together, Buric ghosted me to run out the clock on my warranty for the repair of the product they installed. Would you ever hire anybody who behaves like that???"

Noam S on June 2022

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on Heating or AC system replacements!** With over 19 years of experience, Buric Heating and Air Conditioning is a full service residential heating and cooling company that has offered Ellicott City, MD and its surrounding areas with plenty of jobs well done. By offering straight forward pricing and free estimates on equipment installations or replacements, you can trust that they are the right HVAC professionals for you. Call today for your next appointment!

"They installed our AC system; that went fine. But several years later, when it needed repair. They came out and looked at the problem, and then ghosted me. They didn't return my multiple calls. When I finally got somebody else to come out to look at the problem, they told me that the warranty had just expired on the part that needed replacing. Putting 2 +2 together, Buric ghosted me to run out the clock on my warranty for the repair of the product they installed. Would you ever hire anybody who behaves like that???"

Noam S on June 2022


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MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING
4943 Roundhill Rd
4.94(
89
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MARYLAND HEATING & COOLING
4943 Roundhill Rd
4.94(
89
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
251 local quotes requested

Maryland Heating & Cooling is a family owned & operated HVAC business located in Howard County. We provide service and replacement of HVAC systems & install IAQ products such as air purifiers, air cleaners and humidifiers. Emergency service is available 7- days a week with no overtime or weekend rate Our staff is well skilled and our licensed service technicians are top notch, therefore providing you with outstanding service. You can always count on us to be on time and provide you with an honest evaluation of your HVAC system. We look forward to helping you with all your HVAC needs. Call us today. 410-465-0081

"Good, and everything got done in one day."

Gil C on October 2024

Maryland Heating & Cooling is a family owned & operated HVAC business located in Howard County. We provide service and replacement of HVAC systems & install IAQ products such as air purifiers, air cleaners and humidifiers. Emergency service is available 7- days a week with no overtime or weekend rate Our staff is well skilled and our licensed service technicians are top notch, therefore providing you with outstanding service. You can always count on us to be on time and provide you with an honest evaluation of your HVAC system. We look forward to helping you with all your HVAC needs. Call us today. 410-465-0081

"Good, and everything got done in one day."

Gil C on October 2024


F.H. Furr Glen Burnie
530 McCormick Drive
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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F.H. Furr Glen Burnie
530 McCormick Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1259 local quotes requested

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.


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BPPW Heating & Cooling
705 Dorchester Rd
4.69(
16
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BPPW Heating & Cooling
705 Dorchester Rd
4.69(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
317 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of experience, BPPW Heating & Cooling takes pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. Most simple repairs are flat-rated to $150 labor plus parts. We specialize in all l HVAC services, Air Conditioning Repair Service, Heating & Furnace Repair Service, Hot Water Boiler Replacement, Gas Hot Water Replacement, Heating and much more. We look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today (410) 978-6889 ****UNBEATABLE LOW COST DEALS!**** -Quality low cost gas furnace installs $2700 -Combination units as low as $5200 -Quality low cost heat pump as low $5200 -Quality AC installs as low as $3899 -Quality water boiler installs $5499 Quality steam boiler $5799

"Excellent. FAST. EFFICIENT. KNOWLEDGABLE. PATIENT. THOROUGH and priced both fairly and competitively."

Mr. A on May 2023

With over 20 years of experience, BPPW Heating & Cooling takes pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. Most simple repairs are flat-rated to $150 labor plus parts. We specialize in all l HVAC services, Air Conditioning Repair Service, Heating & Furnace Repair Service, Hot Water Boiler Replacement, Gas Hot Water Replacement, Heating and much more. We look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today (410) 978-6889 ****UNBEATABLE LOW COST DEALS!**** -Quality low cost gas furnace installs $2700 -Combination units as low as $5200 -Quality low cost heat pump as low $5200 -Quality AC installs as low as $3899 -Quality water boiler installs $5499 Quality steam boiler $5799

"Excellent. FAST. EFFICIENT. KNOWLEDGABLE. PATIENT. THOROUGH and priced both fairly and competitively."

Mr. A on May 2023


Avatar for Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
18918 Premiere Ct
4.58(
786
)
Approved Pro
Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
18918 Premiere Ct
4.58(
786
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4073 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Every time I call this company they're prompt and responsive and they always identify the issue and solve it. Really appreciate Chris who has worked on my air conditioning unit multiple times. Found the issue and solved it. Whenever I have an issue with my heat or air conditioning, I call Cool breeze."

Jason M on April 2025

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Every time I call this company they're prompt and responsive and they always identify the issue and solve it. Really appreciate Chris who has worked on my air conditioning unit multiple times. Found the issue and solved it. Whenever I have an issue with my heat or air conditioning, I call Cool breeze."

Jason M on April 2025


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GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
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Approved Pro
GAC Services
227 E Deer Park Dr
4.80(
279
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
3965 local quotes requested

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025

GAC Services is a residential cooling, heating, and electrical contractor setting new standards in the Maryland HVAC and electric market. Since 1970, we’ve developed a strong reputation for providing the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas with reliable cooling and heating services. In 2014, we expanded our service offerings to include electrical services—allowing us to offer our customers the same great service in a new area of business. Additional DBA: Gaithersburg Heating & Cooling

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and well behaved technician. Prices offered were good too. I definitely recommend the company."

Deepak K on February 2025


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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
7470 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024


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410MrFixIt Handy Man Group
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
410MrFixIt Handy Man Group
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1367 local quotes requested

410MrFixIt if it’s broke we fix it, your Home problems we are Solution for on small repairs to the Large let us install your light fixtures, paint your walls, lay your floors and provide you with our Preventative maintenance skills.

"all good; a gentleman and hard worker; fair fees for labor"

Mark J on February 2025

410MrFixIt if it’s broke we fix it, your Home problems we are Solution for on small repairs to the Large let us install your light fixtures, paint your walls, lay your floors and provide you with our Preventative maintenance skills.

"all good; a gentleman and hard worker; fair fees for labor"

Mark J on February 2025

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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